PICS Opportunity Projects
Our door will be open for innovative climate solutions proposals under our Opportunity Projects Program in 2022. Stay tuned!
The Language of Climate Change - PICS at TEDx Bear Creek 2021
In this inspiring talk, Dr. Carly Phillips, explores our climate vocabulary, and the future of wildfires and forests in a rapidly warming world.
PICS Congratulates the 2021 Winners of its Awards for Leadership in Engaged Research
PICS congratulates Ilana Judah and Brenan Strandberg-Salmon for their remarkable accomplishment and leadership in engaged research.
The PICS Annual Report 2020 - available now
Find out about our latest climate solutions research, and partnership-based programs and opportunities.
TEDx Bear Creek Park 2021
PICS is proud to be part of TEDxBearCreekPark 2021!
Living Lab launches scalable solutions to counter climate change
Researchers at SFU’s new Living Lab launch four projects to counter global climate change, including a PICS 'green fleet' initiative .
The PICS “Leadership in Engaged Research Award” for outstanding research and collaboration by PICS Scholars
The PICS Awards recognize and celebrate PICS Scholars for contributing to the ‘PICS Way’ of engaged, collaborative research. Nominate or self-nominate a PICS Scholar by March 8, 2021.
Read this PICS Vancouver Sun opinion article on embodied emissions
As contradictory as this sounds, deconstruction should be part of Canada's“Build Back Better” post pandemic sustainable recovery.
PICS Internship Program Call
Make some major headway on your climate solutions projects with the help of a PICS intern!
Integrating a Mobile Thermal Energy Storage System in Surrey District Energy Network
Watch this Lightning Talk presentation by SFU student Maha Shehadeh, from the PICS Innovations in Mobile Thermal Energy Storage Project.
Adaptive Mitigation: A Framework for Integrating Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Solutions in Urban Multi-unit Residential Buildings
Watch this Lightning Talk presentation by UBC student, Ilana Judah from the PICS Adaptive Mitigation Project.
Delivering Effective Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Solutions for Municipalities
Watch this Lightning Talk presentation by UVic student, Garrett Therrien from the PICS Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Solutions for Municipalities Project.
Climate Change Displacement – Mapping the BC Context
Watch this Lightning Talk presentation by UVic student, Nicole Bates-Eamer from the PICS Climate Change Displacement Project.
Solid Carbon: Atmospheric CO2 capture coupled with offshore geosequestration
Watch this Lighting Talk presentation by UVic student, Ryan Foxall from the PICS Solid Carbon project.
Slash-Pile Burning: Uncertainties and Emissions in B.C.
Watch this Lightning Talk presentation by UBC student, Eric Nance from the PICS Wildfire and Carbon project.
PICS Fall 2020 Newsletter - out now!
From climate-friendly business tips through to potential new sources of renewable energy, plus job opportunities, read the PICS Fall 2020 newsletter.
New Living Lab program offers research opportunities for SFU graduate students
Simon Fraser University, supported by PICS, is proud to launch Living Lab.
Putting a lid on tomorrow’s wildfires
A Vancouver Sun Opinion article by Carly Phillips, researcher-in-residence with the PICS Wildfire and Carbon Project.